Whirlpool Dryer Dependable Door Safety Catch - WPW10111905

Whirlpool Dryer Dependable Door Safety Catch - WPW10111905

Restore a secure dryer door latch with this genuine OEM Whirlpool Dryer Dependable Door Safety Catch - WPW10111905. This dryer door catch is the catch half of the latch system that helps hold the dryer door closed so the door switch can remain engaged during operation.

WPW10111905 is a genuine OEM Whirlpool dryer door catch for compatible appliance models where this exact service part number is specified. Female catch piece used with the matching strike; common on Whirlpool-built dryers.

Compatibility: select Whirlpool-built dryer platforms, including Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Estate, Roper, Inglis, Crosley, and select Kenmore models where this exact part is specified.

This part commonly replaces previous part numbers including AP6015097, 8572982, W10111905, WPW10111905VP.

Fitment / What To Verify: Verify the full dryer model number and inspect both the catch and the matching door strike. The catch and strike are different parts and are not automatically included together.

Please confirm fitment with your appliance model number before ordering.

Is it time to replace?

• Common Symptoms: Door pops open, dryer will not start because the door switch is not engaged, or the door feels loose when closed.
• Visible/Sensory Cues: Broken catch tabs, worn metal spring, weak snap-in fit, or a strike that no longer seats firmly in the catch.

Pro Tip: Replace the matching strike as well if it is bent, cracked, or worn. A new catch will not correct a damaged male strike.

Technical Specifications

Legacy part number(s)/code(s): 8572982, W10111905

Please note: These legacy parts have been replaced by this item. They may not look exactly the same, but the manufacturer of these appliances has assured us that they will function properly.